Over the Edge - November 16

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Tips to Survive
the School

MADNE

LAURA BEVACQUA
FEATURES EDITOR

t’s that time of year again as the pressure and academic workload thickens.
| Some might be preparing for their final exams or writing their major papers,
maybe even both if you’re that lucky (enter sarcasm here). Whatever the
pressures are, including work outside of school and other obligations, here are

five tips to help you stay calm, cool and collective.

Don’t underestimate the value of sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is
essential to cognitive function, maintaining attentiveness and it also bol-
sters memory. Getting seven to nine hours of sleep will also allow your
cells to produce more protein which are building blocks in repairing dam-
aged tissue and adequate sleep is important in reducing stress levels.

Set clear goals for what you want to achieve. Taking a bit of time

to write out your goals for what you have to, and what you want to

achieve within a certain timeframe can be a productive and stimu-

lus approach in helping to conquer those objectives.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Ifyou are unclear about

something in your classes, speak up on forever hold your

peace. Now is not the time to be hesitant or bashful. Inquire

with other students, approach or TA or professor and ask those

questions before you do not havelachance to.

Eat breakfast. It has become common for many
to skip breakfast in order to juggle all the tasks on
the go. Various health nutritionists and doctors
have always stressed the importance and benefits
of a healthy breakfast, which can jumpstart your
metabolism while keeping your energy up and
metabolism going.

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Manage your time effectively) Poor time management can
lead to buckets of stress. When yoware hanging by the last
straw and overwhelmed with how much has to be done,
it can be hard to stay calm and focused. If you have a
plan and ways to effectively manage and allot the proper
time that is needed to meetdeadlines, you will accomplish
those things a lot more smoothly and with confidence than
feeling anxious and scattered.